Advice from the benchBy Christina N. MaleckiJune 2014Some tips and advice from current judges from different counties throughout the State of Illinois to help newly admitted attorneys prepare for their courtroom appearances.

‘Be yourself’ is lousy adviceBy Tania RichardAugust 2014We all play roles in life. The ability to know when to play a role and what role to play is a skill that enhances any interview and work relationship

Challenges facing cognitively impaired lawyers and their co-workersBy Stephanie TangAugust 2014A look at the ethical guidelines presented by the ABA Model Rules and Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, the structure and standards of a legal malpractice claim, and a discussion of what other states have done to reduce exposure to malpractice risk.

Discovery depositions: A crash courseBy Angelica W. WawrzynekDecember 2014Inevitably someone higher in the food chain will ask you, the junior associate, to cover a deposition for them. If (when) this happens, do not panic. Here’s an overview that will keep you on track.

From the ChairBy Jean A. KenolApril 2014As I write this article and reflect on this YLD year, I am so proud or what we have been able to accomplish so far and amazed at how quickly it is winding down. Last month we concluded our final installment of our Professional Development Series. We had three distinguished speakers discussing their journey of taking a non-traditional path in their legal careers.

John Marshall ISBA representatives host election law panelBy Marie K. SarantakisDecember 2014On October 7, the ISBA Student Representatives for the John Marshall Law School hosted an Election Law Panel event to provide students with education about the electoral process and an opportunity to expand their professional networks.